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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.84, 72.88 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.84, 72.88 and 35.34 is: 48.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.84 : 72.88 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.84/72.88 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.84x = 72.88 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.84x = 2,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575.58/52.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.74

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